Louisiana News

Crawfish Prices Drop Just in Time for Easter Celebrations

News Summary As crawfish season unfolds in Louisiana, prices have seen a delightful decrease just before Easter. Average prices have…

6 days ago

Louisiana Faces Major Funding Cuts to Environmental Programs

News Summary Louisiana is facing significant funding cuts from the EPA, totaling approximately $70 million, impacting key environmental initiatives across…

6 days ago

Louisiana Voters Reject Proposed Constitutional Amendments

News Summary On March 29, 2025, Louisiana voters decisively rejected four proposed constitutional amendments aimed at reforming the state's tax…

7 days ago

Resignation of Louisiana OMV Commissioner Dan Casey Sparks Changes

News Summary The resignation of Louisiana's OMV Commissioner Dan Casey on March 28 marks a pivotal shift for the agency.…

7 days ago

Lake Charles Hosts Inaugural ALICE Summit for Families

News Summary On March 26, 2026, Lake Charles, Louisiana, welcomed around 300 participants to the inaugural ALICE Summit, focusing on…

7 days ago

Jobless Claims Decline in Louisiana

News Summary Louisiana sees a significant drop in jobless claims, reporting only 1,386 new unemployment claims for the week ending…

7 days ago

Baton Rouge Aims to Enhance Container Shipping in Louisiana

News Summary Officials in Baton Rouge gathered to explore strategies to revitalize Louisiana's container shipping industry, facing tough competition from…

1 week ago

Caddo Parish: A Small Business Haven in Louisiana

News Summary Caddo Parish has emerged as a standout location for small business owners in Louisiana, thanks to supportive local…

1 week ago

Richland Parish Welcomes Meta’s Massive AI Data Center

News Summary Richland Parish, Louisiana is set to transform with the construction of a monumental AI data center by Meta.…

1 week ago

Hyundai Announces Steel Manufacturing Plant in Donaldsonville

News Summary Hyundai Motor Group is investing $5.8 billion to build its first steel manufacturing facility in North America, located…

1 week ago